Rio Sagrado to Machu Picchu Round Trip
A day trip from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and back: lunch and music going up, a guided citadel tour, and dinner by starlight.
- Rio SagradoDay 1
- Aguas CalientesDay 1
- Machu PicchuDay 1
- Rio SagradoDay 1
Overview
Ideal for a stay in the Sacred Valley. Board at the private station by the Rio Sagrado hotel, enjoy live music and a light Peruvian lunch on the way to Aguas Calientes, explore Machu Picchu with a guide, gather at Sanctuary Lodge, then return by starlight over a five-course dinner.
- Departure from a private station by the hotel
- Light Peruvian lunch with South American wines
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Gathering at Sanctuary Lodge
- Five-course dinner on the return
- Live music
Day by day
Day 1Morning: Rio Sagrado to Aguas Calientes
Check in at the private station near Urubamba, where your luggage is tagged and stored, and board at about 09:40. Watch the Andes unfold from the Observatory, Bar and Dining Cars as live musicians play, then enjoy a light Peruvian meal with South American wines from around 11:00.
Meals: Brunch · Cocktails
Day 2Afternoon: Machu Picchu and Sanctuary Lodge
Arrive at about 12:24 and take a bus up for a guided exploration of the citadel, then head to Sanctuary Lodge at the gates for a cocktail in the gardens.
Day 3Evening: Aguas Calientes to Rio Sagrado
Take the bus back down for check-in. Board at Aguas Calientes for the 17:50 departure and take in the Andes at dusk to live music. From about 19:00 a five-course dinner with South American wines is served, and there is time for a last cocktail in the Bar Car before arrival at Rio Sagrado at about 20:36.
Meals: Five-course dinner
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Dining Cars
- Intimate booths lit by brass lamps
- Dark wood veneers and polished marquetry
- Handwoven Andean textiles
- Seats face forwards or backwards by table layout
Observatory Bar Car
- Marble bar serving Peruvian cocktails
- Military-green velvet seats
- Live music and dancing
- Not available on return journeys
Bar Car
- Reimagined Peruvian cocktails
- Warm bronze accents
- Last-cocktail gathering before arrival
The whole train or a private carriage can be chartered for up to 84 guests.
- Outbound brunch and cocktails, and inbound gourmet dinner
- VIP lounge at Aguas Calientes station and bus to and from the citadel
- Tour guide for groups of up to 8 (Spanish or English)
- 'Tea Time' experience at Sanctuary Lodge
- Live music
Dates and prices
Dates on request
New departures for this journey have not been released yet. Send us an enquiry or call (866) 484-7882 and we will hold your place on the list.
EnquireQuestions about this journey
What are the timings?
The train leaves the private Rio Sagrado station at about 09:40 and returns there at about 20:36. Timings are approximate and can change at short notice.
Which meals are included?
A brunch-style light Peruvian lunch with cocktails is served on the way up and a five-course dinner with South American wines on the way back, plus a gathering at Sanctuary Lodge. Let us know in advance about vegetarian or children's meals.
Does the train ticket include entry to Machu Picchu?
No. The train ticket does not guarantee entry to Machu Picchu, as entrance tickets are controlled by Peru's Ministry of Culture. Ask our team to check citadel ticket availability for your day when you enquire.
When does it run, and what does it cost?
Fares depend on the date and journey. Ask our reservations team for current dates on (866) 484-7882.
How long do we have at Machu Picchu?
The train arrives around 12:24 and the return leaves Aguas Calientes around 17:50, so you have the afternoon for the guided visit and Sanctuary Lodge. Remember that citadel entrance tickets must be secured separately.
How much luggage can I bring?
Each ticket includes one piece of hand luggage, a bag or backpack of up to 5 kg (11 lb) and 157 cm in combined dimensions. It is tagged and stored for you at check-in.
